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Originally Posted by lazypucker
Nope, we will still be screwed by the contract cancellation fees if we switch providers even our phones are unlocked. Providers are selling contract plans so that we pay less for the phone (e.g. A $1000 iPhone is now just $500 if you sign a 2-yr plan). So if you cancel and switch provider the next day (you are welcome to do so as phones are now unlocked), the phone companies will charge you the $500 cancellation fee to make back the discount.
This CRTC ruling will help people who wants to use SIM cards in other countries while not being gouged on those stupid roaming charges. But then no one can call your Canadian phone number as you switch SIM cards, which will be another wrinkle.
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Contract cancelation charges aren't really screwing you though. They are you buying out the lease on your phone.
What the CRTC needs to do is ban bundling of phone leasing services and cellular services. A plan should be one price whether or not you enter into a phone contract. Then a separate charge for financing a new phone should be established and the phone needs to be available for purchase at the same price as a financed phone.